Social Annotation Tools will undergo scheduled enhancement from Spring to Fall 2026. With this update, the Assessment, Grading, & Proctoring team within Bruin Learn Center of Excellence is conducting a side-by-side evaluation of Hypothesis and Perusall to determine which tool will receive ongoing licensing and support.
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UCLA is launching a PDF remediation tool in Summer 2026 to help instructors and staff improve the accessibility of PDF documents. Users will be able to upload a PDF and convert it into a more accessible PDF or HTML version.
Bruin Learn / Canvas underwent scheduled enhancement on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. With this update, TUT and Cross-Listing request forms were created in ServiceNow to automatically generate tickets and collect all required information needed to process requests.
Bruin Learn / Canvas will undergo scheduled enhancement on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. With this update, Enhanced Rubrics introduces drag-and-drop functionality, improved visibility into where rubrics are being used, new preview options that reduce scrolling during grading, rubric import and export capabilities, and the ability to draft and archive rubrics.
SpeedGrader will undergo scheduled enhancement on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. With this update, most changes are backend enhancements designed to improve speed, stability, and scalability, particularly for large-enrollment courses.
Bruin Learn / Canvas will undergo scheduled enhancement on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. With this update, instead of loading in a separate window within a page, New Quizzes will run directly within Canvas.
H5P will undergo scheduled enhancement on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. With this update, there is an updated look and feel to the H5P UI. This change does not impact functionality.
Zoom will undergo scheduled enhancement during the week of June 15, 2026. With this update, Zoom AI Companion and Meeting Summary features are now integrated within the Zoom tool in Bruin Learn, enabling automated summaries and AI-generated insights for class sessions.
Zoom will undergo scheduled enhancement on Monday, June 15, 2026. With this update, Zoom cloud recordings will no longer automatically copy to Kaltura.
Bruin Learn / Canvas will undergo scheduled enhancement on Monday, June 15, 2026. With this update, when the Customizable Dashboard for Learners feature option is enabled, students will have access to a personalized dashboard experience that makes it easier to manage coursework, grades, deadlines, announcements, and communication in one centralized location.